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Whānau Ora has been ahead of the Social Investment game for a decade

The Social Services agency will watch over the $70 billion investment

Speed humps and roadside barriers a godsend to West Auckland school students

Six schools in a 1km area - why Kelston wants safety measures.

Focus Live: David Seymour makes charter schools announcement

David Seymour makes charter schools announcement.

Disestablishing Māori Health Authority is still on Waitangi Tribunal agenda

Claimants have met the criteria for a ‘Priority Inquiry’ scheduled for October 2024

Te Pāti Māori criticises timing of Oranga Tamariki Bill

The controversial bill was tabled while Parliament is in recess.

Kea Kids News: Northland tamariki aquabots are all set to make an overseas splash

These Motatau students have won big in an underwater robotics challenge! Video / Kea Kids News

Streets for People - Onewherowhero Keltson

Over the summer holidays, Auckland Transport installed temporary changes to improve pedestrian safety near the six schools in the Kelston area. Video / Auckland Transport

NZ First candidate, former cop file complaint against Kiwibank after losing $500k in scam

The victims claim Kiwibank failed to monitor the account or carry out due diligence.

Man leaves baby on the ground as he steals car

CCTV footage shows a man abandoning a baby on the side of the road as he drives off in a stolen car. Video / Supplied

'Overwhelming love': Jaimee Lupton and her newborn daughter Noa

Jaimee Lupton and Zuru's Nick Mowbray aim to raise $1 million to share the baby love.

Rural school to Ivy League: Humble Kiwi teen off to Princeton

Jared Sewell’s ‘full ride’ scholarship is worth more than half a million dollars.

Tribunal says repealing part of Oranga Tamariki Act breaches Treaty of Waitangi

Proposed law change is part of the Act Party’s coalition deal with National.

Hundreds of Māori student nurses gather for national hui

Annual event helps develop connections between students and practising nurses.

Let the music play: The top 10 Kiwi tunes you’re hearing at the supermarket

What are we hearing, why and does it even matter?

High school students find walkie-talkie loophole in cellphone ban

Aucklander teen tells the Herald about cunning communication idea.

Focus: Head-to-head with an Olympic cyclist

The New Zealand Olympic team is challenging Kiwis to get in the winning spirit ahead of the upcoming Paris Games. Video / Alyse Wright

Police to monitor New Lynn station due to after-school brawl plan fears

Some schools sent an 'urgent' email to parents to warn them.

Facebook NZ revenue flat at $9m as $157m goes to Ireland

Tech giant's local reported revenue remains tiny - and it paid just $1.3m in income tax.